1866 in Iceland

Events in the year 1866 in Iceland.

Incumbents

• Monarch: Christian IX
• Council President of Denmark: Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs
• Governor of Iceland: Hilmar Finsen

Events

• Pétur Pétursson became the fourth Bishop of Iceland, succeeding Helgi G. Thordersen in the position.

Births

• June 21 − Jón Helgason, poet

References